Uzbekistan · Culture

7-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Tour with Samarkand, Bukhara and bazaars

7 Days Round trip from Ташкент Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic landmarks of Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, and Bukhara
  • 02 Travel to Samarkand on the high-speed Afrosiyob train
  • 03 Visit Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and Gur-e-Amir in Samarkand
  • 04 Discover Amir Timur's hometown of Shakhrisabz and the remains of Aksaray Palace
  • 05 Browse oriental bazaars such as Chorsu Bazaar and Siyob Bazaar
  • 06 Experience a folklore show at Nadir Divan Begi Madrassah in Bukhara

Embark on a vibrant 7-day journey through Uzbekistan's rich tapestry of traditions, exploring the cultural treasures of Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Gijduvan. Discover historic madrasahs, mausoleums, bustling oriental bazaars, and remarkable Timurid landmarks while travelling by high-speed train and road between the country's great cities. Along the way, encounter skilled artisans, savour local cuisine, and experience a folklore show in Bukhara. This tour offers an engaging introduction to Uzbekistan's heritage, architecture, and living traditions.

Embark on a vibrant 7-day journey through Uzbekistan's rich tapestry of traditions, exploring the cultural treasures of Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Gijduvan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Samarkand, Tashkent
Languages English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival to Tashkent

  • Arrival in Tashkent. Your guide will meet you at the airport.
  • Transfer to the hotel. 

Accommodation. Overnight in Tashkent.

2
Day 02

Tashkent

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the following sights during the excursion program over Tashkent city:
    • The Hazrati-Imam complex;
    • Oriental market Chorsu bazaar
    • Kukeldash Madrassah
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Museum of Applied Arts
    • Tashkent Opera and Ballet Theatre (outside)
    • Independence Square and Museum of victims of repression
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Tashkent.

3
Day 03

Tashkent-Samarkand

  • Early breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Tashkent railway station.
  • Departure to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
  • Arrival in Samarkand. Meeting at the railway station.
  • Visit the following sights during the excursion program over Samarkand:
    • Registan Square is a symbol of the city of Samarkand
    • Mausoleum Guri-Emir (Tomb of the Great Tamerlane)
    • Shah-i-Zinda complex (The memorial was created in the 12-14th centuries AD. Its appearance is associated with the name of Kusam-ibn-Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, and many princes and princesses of the Timurid dynasty are also buried here)
    • Khazret-i-Khizr Mosque (the oldest building of Islamic culture (8th century AD), the burial place of President I. A. Karimov);
    • Ulugbek Observatory
    • Visiting the oriental market Siyob Bazaar
  • Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Samarkand

4
Day 04

Samarkand-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Shakhrisabz (180 km).
  • Arrival at Shakhrisabz - the hometown of the Great Amir Timur.
  • Shakhrisabz city tour:
    • Aksaray Palace (14-15 cc.) Remains of the Grand residence of Timur in his hometown, Shakhrisabz
    • The complex Dorus Siadat(residues Timurid dynastic tombs Dorus Siadat, including the crypt of Tamerlane)
    • Dorut Tilavat complex (14-16 cc.)
    • Gumbazi - Saiydon makbarat Ulugbek
    • Mosque Kuk-Gumbaz (15th c.)
  • After the excursion program, go back to Samarkand (180 km).
  • Arrival in Samarkand. Time to rest.

Overnight in Samarkand.

5
Day 05

Samarkand-Bukhara

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Bukhara (265 km).
  • Arrival to Bukharan and accommodation at the hotel.
  • Visit the following sights during the excursion program over Bukhara:
    • The Mausoleum of Samanids (9-10 cc.)
    • Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (12-14 cc.)
    • Bolo Khauz ensemble
    • Ark Ancient Fortress (11 cc. BC)
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Kalyan Minaret (12 cc.)
    • Mir Arab Madrassah (15 cc.)
    • Ulugbek Madrassah (15 cc.)
    • Taki-Zargaron Dome Bazar (XVI)
    • Lyabi-Khauz Mosque (XVI-XVII)
    • Visit the folklore show in Nadir Divan Begi Madrassah

Dinner and Overnight in Bukhara.

6
Day 06

Bukhara-Tashkent

  • Breakfast at the hotel and Check-out.
  • After breakfast, visit:
    • The summer residence of the Last Emir of Bukhara, Emir Said AlimKhan, is “Sitorai Mokhi Hossa” (18 cc.)
    • Chor-Minor Madrassah (1807)
    • Drive to Gijduvan (52 km)
    • Arrive at the ceramic studio of Master Abdullo Nurulloev
    • Study the process of producing ceramics and shopping for ceramic gifts and potteries back to Bukhara
  • Transfer to Bukhara airport and departure to Tashkent.
  • Arrival and meeting in Tashkent and transfer to the restaurant for Farewell dinner.

Accommodation. Overnight in Tashkent.

7
Day 07

Tashkent

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport.
Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir, Siyob Bazaar

Where this trip takes you

Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir, Siyob Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ташкент 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation based on a double room in 4-star or 3-star hotels:
    • Tashkent (2 nights)
    • Bukhara (1 night)
    • Samarkand (3 nights)
  • Meals: dinners according to the itinerary and lunches at local restaurants
  • Breakfast at the hotels
  • Dinner at Medresse Nadir Devan Begi with folklore show (day 5) and farewell dinner in Tashkent
  • Entrance fees for museums and sightseeing according to the itinerary
  • Train ticket Samarkand - Tashkent, economy class
  • Transport service by minibus for the whole tour, including pick-ups and drop-offs
  • Mineral water bottles during the tour
  • Guide service

What's Not Included

  • Early check-in / late check-out
  • International air tickets to/from Tashkent
  • Visa cost
  • Consular fees
  • Charges for entries with photo and video cameras
  • Extra services
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tour start
Ташкент, Узбекистан
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Ташкент.

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Single Room $699.00 — $1,650.00
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